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MINOR NOTES.

In Connecticut there have been an ave
rage Of two murders a month for the past
ten months.
During the month of October 2S5 acct
dents and disasters occurred on the great
lakes, involving loss of over 81, 600 900
and 1872 lives.
Australia proposes to take the question of
the South pole in hand, being probably Of
the opinion that the North pole has receiv.
ed more than its share of attention. Great
Britain is to be asked TO foot most of the
bills, though the colonsts offer TO furnish
some money and most of the men.
1t is of interest to note, in view of the
present agitation in favor of a government
postal telegraph that the system in Eng
land yields only a constant deficit, which
has grown from about S45, 600 in 1880 to
over $500 600 for the year 1867. The
growth of the business has been rapid and
satisfactory, but the expenses of the service
grow constantly greater in excess of re-
ceipts
The Chicago boobies have been sentenced
to two years Imprisonment.
Five Knights of Labor assemblies have
so far Withdrawn from the order. They
are all located about Chicago, and well
tinctured with anarchism IL is a red flag,
beer-drinking revolt
The day when the war drum shall roll no
more and the battle flags shall be furled
may be distant but there is growing SEN
timent throughout the world in favor of
more peaceful methods of settling interna-
tional disputes. Therefore, the visit to
Washington of deputation from Great
Britain to ask for a treaty of arbitration
between that country and the United States
is gratifying, even if it should not be pro
ductive of AN immediate practical result.
The Newport Express hears ION good au-
thority' that the officers of the state militia
are favorably inclined toward holding their
next annual muster at that place, provided
a suitable field of operations can be secured,
and the Express thinks that good camp
ground could be found near by at West
Derby.
Mrs. Garfield is receiving distinguished
attentions in England.
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The chief interest in the result of the
state elections held on Tuesday centres in
the outcome of the hard fought contests in
Massachusetts and New York. In the for
mer state one of the most gratifying Re
publican victories of recent years was won.
A very large vote was cast, the total being
over 263, 900, or about 81, 900 more than in
1885 and fully 10000 in excess of the vote
OF last year, when members of Congress
were elected Gov. Ames is reelected by
plurality Of II $50 votes and by clean
majority over all of about $500 His cleo
ton carries with it that Of the rest Of the
state ticket, and satisfactory Republican
gains have been made in the Legislature.
The Republicans of the old Bay state had
TO contend with every adverse influence
that could be brought against them The
influence of the national administration
was cast in favor of Lowering, the Demo
cratic candidate the third party prohibi-
tionists were strongly organized, and the
liquor dealers spent their money freely to
carry their ends. The Democrats also
spent money lavishly, and heaped misap-
prehension, ridicule and Islander on the Re
publican candidates without stint. On
their part it was distinctively "wallow-
ing campaign, In view of all this. the
Massachusetts, Republicans have right to
rejoice in their sweeping victory The fact
is significant that the Independent vote,
which was given to Mr. Andrew last year.
was withdrawn this year from the Demo
cratic party, and most of it went directly
10 Gov. Ames.
In New York money used absolutely
without stint, corruption, and the most des
Perate political methods of every sort won
victory for the Democratic party. The
election was for secretary of state and 9th
or minor state officers members of the
legislature, and representatives in Congress
from two districts Cook. the Democratic
candidate for secretary of state, is elected
by a plurality of about 10000 over Col.
Fred d. Grant the Republican candidate.
The legislature remains securely Republi-
can, insuring the election of Republican
United States senator to succeed Warner
Miller. Grant ran considerably behind his
associates on the Republican ticket in New
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CHIMES DE NORMANDY.

Rehearsals are progressing favorably and
the indications point to fine rendering of
this popular opera by our local singers The
Sherlock sisters, who have the opera in
charge, devote their entire time and abil
ties TO imparting the necessary musical and
dramatic instruction, and thei- past record
proves not only their rare qualifications for
the work, but also demonstrates the fact
that their efforts are always crowned with
success. They speak of the musical talent
OF Brattleboro as far above the average,
and predict gratifying success unsteady
and artistically, and as the proceeds of the
entertainment will be shared with a local
organization, it is to be hoped it will be a
financial success as well The advance
tickets are now offered for sale, and can be
exchanged for reserved seats at Briggs's
drug store Nov. Is and 49, As will be seen
by the advertisement in another column.
the opera will be given ON the evenings of
Nov 81, % and PA, The advertisement
gives the cast of characters.
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DAUGHTERS OF REBEKAH

ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION on WEDNESDAY.
The state lodges of the Daughters Of Re
bekah met IN convention with Dennis lodge
OF this town on Wednesday last The
meetings were held in Odd Fellows hall.
and some - delegates were present. repre
sentlng about half the lodges in the state
Among the prominent members Of the or
der in attendance were Grand Master w
ID. Wilson, Deputy Grand Master II. W
Hall. Grand Representative II l.. Stillson.
and Past Grand Masters Ninton and Cur.
rler. There were also several visiting del
egates from lodges in Shelburne Falls and
Springfield Mass Grand Master Wilson
presided and Mrs David Morrison of St
Johnsbury was secretary. The business of
the convention pertaiued to the Rebekah
degree and new legislation was recommend
ed by the convention TO be acted on bv the
grand lodge Of Vermont at its next annual
session To be held in February at Island
Pond
Officers were elected for the year as fol,
lows Grand Master Wilson, acting presi-
dent ex-uilicio; vice president. Mrs. l.. J.
Retting of Brattleboro secretary, Mrs. NJ
j. Barney of St Johnsbury treasurer.
Mrs. George Bacon Of Bellows Falls. The
following members were elected delegates
to the Massachusetts, and Rhode Island con
ventions Grand Master Wilson, Mrs II. L.
Stillson of Bennington, Miss Kate Henry OF
Burlington, Mrs. J.. j. Retting and Mrs. J
W. Corbett OF Brattleboro, and Miss NJ. J.
Ranney Of St Johnsbury.
Resolutions of sympathy were adopted
upon the death Of Mrs Sprague of Reads
boro, whose funeral prevented the attend
ance of delegates from Evening Star lodge
of that place.
The work of the ritual was demonstrated
on Tuesday evening by Dennis lodge. and
on Wednesday evening Wantastiquet lodge
gave an exemplifcation Of work in the first
and second degrees of odd Fellowship be
fore a large assemblage of visitors, com.
prising delegations from the Bellows Falls.
South Londonderry, Hinsdale, Greenfield
Keene, and other lodges The ceremonie.
were conducted in IA manner that reflected
much credit upon the home lodge.
The exercises were followed by supper
at the Nendome.
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MIIminRIon.

f. \. Willard, jr., and O. II. Jones took
advantage of the reduced rates from North
Adams TO New York, and are in the me
tropolis for a week
&. NJ. Russell attended the Dickens read
ing at North Adams on Monday evening
ANA pronounces the entertainment excel
lent.
Mr.. and Mrs, Willie Bassett have return
ed from Dakota, where they have resided
Tor the past three years, well satisfied that
Vermont is the better place.
John Fitch, who recently returned from
Iowa, has purchased Of J. NJ. Bassett the
farm formerly occupied by the latter and
viii soon take possession.
We are pleased to learn that Chauncey
Cushman has given up the idea Of remov-
ing from town for the present
Joseph Courtemanche, who has recently
returned from his former home in Canada,
has engaged Mr., Bingham of Westminster.
an experienced workman, who will have
charge of the paint shop this coming sea
son. Any one desiring TO have their car
riages or sleighs reprinted in a style good
as new VIII know just where to 20.
Mrs. Eliza Spencer celebrated her 10th
birthday Nov. 4th. Sixteen ladies were
present whose aggregated ages equalled
1913 years, averaging 81 years. The occa-
sion was one of interest and pleasure, May
the worthy lady be permitted TO enjoy ma
ny returns of the day.
Mr., and Mrs Truman Moore celebrated
their golden wedding ON Monday Nov 7th
large number of friends and relatives
were present, and the gathering like all
such occasions, was pleasant in every re-
spect.
Ivory Bigelow was reminded Thursday
evening that he too had reached the 10Th
milestone. A goodlv number of friends wait
ed upon him in the evening TO express their
good wishes and 10 leave behind substantial
tokens of remembrance.
On Wednesday evening our people had
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THANKSGIVING.
PrecInmn,lop b, Pre-ldent CIereInna.


The goodness and the mercy Of God, which have
followed the American people during all the days
Of the past year, claim their recognition and hum
bic acknowledgment. BY His omnipotent power
He has protected us from war and pestilence, and
from every national calamity by His gracious
favor the earth has yielded generous return TO
the labor of the husbandman, and every path of
honest toll has led to comfort and contentment;
by His loving kindness the hearts Of our people
have been replenished with fraterna sentiment
and patriotic endravor and by His unerriug guild
ance we have been directed in the way Of nation
al prosperity.
To the end that we may with one accord testi-
~ our gratitude for all these blessings, l. Grover
Cleveland, President Of the United States. do
hereby designate and set apart Thursday, the 18th
day OF November next, as a day Of Thanksgiving
and prayer, to be observed by all the people Of
the land ON that day let all secular work and
employment be suspended, and let our people as
seinble In their accustomed places of worship and
with prayer and songs Of praise give thanks to
our Heavenly Father for all that He has done for
us, while we humbly implore the forgiveness Of
our sins and a continuance Of Ills mercy.
Let families and kindred be- united on that day
and let their hearts, filled with kindly cheer and
affectionate Renaissance, be turned in thankful
ness TO the source Of all their pleasures and the
giver OF all that makes the day glad and Joyous
And In the midst of our worship and our happi
ness let us remember the poor, the needy and the
unfortunate, and by gifts Of charity and ready
ready benevOlence let us increase the number ol
those who, with grateful hearts, shall Join in oui
thanksgiving
In witness whereof have set my hand and caus
ed the seal Of the United States to be hereunto at
fixed.
Done at the city Of Washington this 25th DAY Of
October in the year of our Lord eighteen hun
dred and eighty seven. and of the indcpcn
dence of the United States the one hundret
and twelfth. GROVER CLEVELAND.
By the President
THos F. BAYARD, Secretary of State
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GOLDEN WEDDING.
Dr. and Nrs. a, ID. Putnam Celebrate
Their Viftietb Auufversnrv.

The fiftieth anniversary Of the marriage
Of DIR. and Mrs A. d. Putnam was duly
observed last Saturday evening, Nov. 9TH,
at their residence in Crosby block Over
100 friends called during the evening TO Of
fer their congratulations, and the occasion
was a very pleasant one TO all concerned.
Among the relatives present were Mr. and
Mrs. John l.. Putnam Of this town, TO whom
the occasion was also memorable as being
their sixty first wedding anniversary. The
two Messrs. Putnam are brothers, and the
only living sons of the late Josiah Putnam
of West Brattleboro sister, Mrs Beda
Prouty of this town, was also present. as
were Mr. and Mrs. A. n Swain of Bellows
Falls, Mr.. and Mrs. g., Warren Allen Of
Boston, Mass, and Mrs. W. +. Clark of
Charlestown N. II. Warm messages Of
love and remembrance were also received
from many relatives and acquaintance un
able to be present, among whom were Mrs
Putnam's brothers, Charles Crosby, Esq.
Of Boston, Mass, and Hon Henry b. Cros-
by of Patterson, N. j. also from Hon
j. o. Putnam of Buffalo. N. Y, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. II. Gridley Of Washington, d. c.,
| II. l.. Hart Of Palatka, Fla, Mrs. T.. G.
| Mayo Of Quincy, H., Mrs Frank Adams of
Akron, o., Amos W. Hart Of Washington,
| d. c., Mrs Sarah b. Morehouse and Mrs
Julia Vnlette Of Toledo, o., and "A score Of
others
The gifts, which were many and valuable
included about $40 in gold coin. There
were no formal presentation ceremonies
but brief and appropriate remarks were
made by Mr.. c. f. Thompson Judge r. W.
| Clarke Rev James Herrick and Rev. G.
| o. Day Several of the letters received
were read by Mr. Thompson and refresh
ments were served. The informally Of the
occasion was pleasing characteristic, and
the friends to whose thoughtful regard the
observance Of the anniversary was due
have reason TO feel well repaid in the hap
| piness which attended it,
Dr. Putnam is the oldest dentist in Wind
ham county, if not in the state having be
! gun the practice of his profession here in
| 1912. Mrs Putnam was Miss Abby G..
| Crosby Of West Brattleboro, where, in the
old meeting house the marriage ceremony
was performed by Rev. Jedediah Stark
Nov. ), 1881. OF three sons born to them,
none survive.
Although both Mr.. aud Mrs Putnam
have passed the allotted age of three score
years and ten, they are not regarded by
their friends as old people, and bid fair 70
see yet many days of peaceful enjoyment
on this side Of the river
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Prof. Cusmnan, who has had charge of a
Government exploring expedition Of South
ern Arizona, is reported 10 have unearthed
a whole city there, and eThumed 1000 skel-
etons. The location is about 80 miles
northwest Of Tucson. near the junction Of
Salt River with the ella
A Minneapolis, Mimi, inventor has de
signed a machine for printers use which
does away with type setting. by producing
matrix direct, from which stereotypes
may be cast The machine works some
thing on the principle of a e-writer but
is smaller, and has a capacity of 30 words
or more per minute
The revenue department of Georgia has
received news of the murder in Harolson
county Of William Morgan, suspected by
the muonshiners TO have given information
TO the government officers which led 10 the
seizure Of McAlpin's still last January.
Masked men entered Morgan's house sun
day while he was at supper with his wife
and children, and after knocking Mrs. Nor
gan senseless they set upon Morgan and
beat him TO death.
Slugger John L. Sullivan is Just now the
lion of the London populace.
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PERSONAL.

+. II. Van Doom and F. n. Morris. Of
the firm Of Van Doom q Morris, are on "A
business trip to New York, Trenton and
Philadelphia. $ w. Kirkland, who is tenn
porarily off the road, assists in the store
during their absence. Henry knight. son
Of I. j. Knight, has begun the study Of
law in the office Of Martin & Waterman -
r. b. Barrett has gone TO Worcester. Mass
TO live.-Charles Perry Of Gainesville Fla
has been in town few days on business
connected with the settlement Of the estate
Of his brother the late z. f Perry BERTHE
ID. Jacobs who has been sick with pneumonia
at Mrs Lambs on Canal street. il regarded
rs convalescent. Carlos Jones. who has of
late been living in Dover. has returned 10
town.-D. W. Harris and Hiram Winches-
ter have the contract for building James
Austin's house on South Main street W.
g. DoOlttle has moved into his elegant ne "
house on High street as has also Geo. NJ.
Highly into his handsome cottage on Canal
street. Mrs Geo. f.. Selleck returned YES
terday from two months visit in Ohio
and New York John Lindsey is to take
Walter Goddard's place as pressman for
Hlldrcth * Fules
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Truth from AN Upexpec,ed sourcs

The musty old secession speech recently
rehearsed at Macon, Ga, by ex-Minister
jackson, in glorifcation of jeff Davis and
the lost cause, was regarded as "injudi-
cious' by the Democratic leaders at the
North as coming just before the fall cleo
tions, if we may judge from the tone of
Judge Humans remarks in a speech made
at Columbus, o., last Saturday evening.
Judge Thurman-who, though seldom heard
from nova days, seems not yet to have
lost all of his oldtime vigor-said
There is AN old crank down in Georgia
by the name of Jackson-God forgive him
for bearing the name "a disappointed poll
tlcan, "A man whom Grover Cleveland re-
called from his mission to Mexico, some say,
because he got too drunk there 10 he of any
use. l don't know how that isl am not
accustomed TO making personal charges
but what ! do know is that the President
recalled him, and that from the day he was
recalled to this day it is said that the Presi-
dent and the Democratic party have no
more malignant enemy in the United States
than he. Applause. This old fool, at a
meeting at Macon a month ago, saw fit to
make speech and declare that the doctrine
of secession was not dead Why, my
friends, If man can make such a state
ment as that and not be an idiot, or, what
is worse mischief maker, then l don't
know what idiocy and mischief making
are
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West TOwnshend.

Norman Wood bought a number of far
row cows at Gilsons auction in Chester
field, and Charlie Robbins and Geo Wood
each bought a colt.
Daniel Harris has made large quantity
of cider, which those Who enjoy the beve-
rage pronounce of superior quality.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Frank Harris are visiting
at Daniel Harrs's
Miss Lou Barber goes to Brattleboro ev.
cry Tuesday to give lessons on the guitar,
The number of her pupils is increasing.
Lost-four milliners The last seen of
them they were headed toward Brattleboro.
Our school closed last Friday. These pu-
pills had neither absent nor tardv marks
Lou Robbins, Norma Boyden. Anna Davis.
Eta Eddy, Edith Farwell, Hattie Law
renee, Minnie Livermore, Eva Barrett,
Hortense S"itzer, Charlie Dompier, Lewis
Davis, Clifford Howe, Earl smith, Hugh
Strat;on, Lena Wheeler The Busy Bees
and scholars gave an entertainment which
was much enjoyed aud from which they
realized about $40
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Rev. Mr.. Biggs of Shelburne Falls, Mass
closed his labors with the Universalist socie-
ty in this village on Sunday the Both ult.
Our village schools closed on Friday. the
4th inst. The higher department was
taught by Miss Addie Potter of Halifax.
and the primary by Mrs II. X. Stone of
this village.
The officers of the North River Creamery
association recently elected are as follows
President, c. c. BOYD clerk, f. II. Put.
nam treasurer, ~ l.. Stetson; auditors,
j, W Morse, A. A. Butterfeld directors.
{. C. Boyd, T. +. Crown, A. j. Faulkner,
{. l.. Stacy, j. Peterson, R. D. Brown and
r. 2. Wilcox.
+. l., Fuller has sold 10 fine thoroughbred
Southdown lambs to 5. II. Lazele of Dover.
The Leonard " Boyle apple Jelly works.
under the care Of Adams and Stetson.
closed operations last week, having turned
90 barrels of cider into excellent Jelly.
Mr.. Stanclift has recently improved hi.
/ premises.
George Porter has sold his grist mill by
bargain to Herbert Faulkner
Quite a number of buildings in our vii
lage are receiving iron roofs
Dan Warren, former resident now OF
Holyoke, Mass, is visiting friends in thi,
vicinity,
] j. w. Baker has moved TO NJ. Bishops, in
the southwest part of the town
The chair seating business that has lately
sprung up is ON the increase
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HOME NEWS.
nIc,rnrnlnrirnI Rnrnrh.
AnnonncenenIa.

FouND- Bedding and table linen. The owner
can have the same by calling at No 10 Grove 81.
proving property and paying for this advertise.
ment
Notice Van Doom & Morris's special advertise.
ment.
The place 10 get your nice fresh Fairhayen oys
ters is at Frank Stockwcl's, ~ Elliot street. Oys
tiers opened to order; also clans opened and in
shell Scanops, etc. at bottom prices for cash
Hildreth & Faies are now ready TO mi orders
for calendars for advertising purposes at very
low prices. Hand In your orders early.
Il. c. Crosby offers the house in which he now
lives, ON Oak street, for sale at a bargain, being
DESTROYS Of dispusing Of it Immediately.
Art decorative goods, placques, panels. calendar
aud thermometer mounts Plain rose Jars fol
decorating in OIL Also handdecorated novelties
Mas s. NJ CHArFIELD, Hooker Block
Choice WESTERN MORTGAGES, bearing per ct
interest, are guaranteed both principal and inter
est by Boston bank Of 100000 capital, which Is
under supervision Of Massachusetts savings banl
commissioners, For particulars inquire Of Cud
worth ~ Childs, agents Suffolk Trust and Invest
mrnt company.
PICTURE FRAMES are cheap at Clapp & Jones's
Artists Materials full stock. Reduced price,
since April list at Clapp & Jones's
ARTISTIC PicTuRE FRAMING at Clapp & Joness
Picture frames in variety at A F. wilder's
Also academy board. Shop open evenings TO 8
Buy Picture Frames Of Geddis.
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James Carroll, 70 years Of age, son Of
John Carroll the switchman in the Sullivan
railroad yard was struck by train, Satur-
day. sustaining internal injuries that make
his recovery doubtful When Engineer
Goddard whistled him of he made no move,
and the engine struck him squarely in the
back throwing him into the air He was
picked up unconscious. No external iniu-
ries were found, and the physicians now
believe that he will recover II is the sec
ond time he has been struck by the cars.
Fire on Mt sKilburn last week Thursday
spread into some valuable timber land on
the other side of the mountain, and large
force Of railroad men were sent up 70
fight it, It caught from sparks from a To-
comotive.
Frank Prentiss, brakeman of the Rut-
land railroad, was struck, when passing
Chester last Saturday by water tank, and
thrown from the car. His injuries were
severe bruises on the face and head, and a
broken shoulder.
A Harvest concert was held by the Bap-
lists last Sunday evening. The platform
was Hastily decorated and the children, IN
whom selections had been allotted, acquitted
themselves with credit.
A minor accident occurred in the Sulli-
van railroad yard last Wednesday after
noon. No. freight train was late, and
was standing on the main line. The switch
engine was backing up, and mistook the
| light on the rear car for that at a switch,
and backed full force into it, making a bad
wreck Of the saloon and two freight cars.
Edward Ames, William Stark, and Viii
liam Farnsworth were arrested last Mon
day for being drunk az a house on Canal
street the Saturday evening before. All
plead guilty and were fined 81 and costs
each Farnsworth disclosed on John Kin
Try, at the Island House Stark made two
disclosures ON A. Raabe, who was fined
$25.51, but took All appeal Ames said
| that his liquor was furnished him by Stark
| from a bottle. Stark pleaded not guilty,
and was fined $50 and costs.
Mr.. f. S Livermore was suddenly sum
moned on Monday TO South Londonderry,
where his father had suffered an attack OF
paralysis
W. II. Upham has sold his piano. organ
and sewing machine business to +. + King
Of Lebanon, ~ H., and Frank f.. Foot
who will continue the business.
Mrs. A. Arms has sold the west half OF
Mammoth block 10 l.. q. * G. +. Howard
who will Immediately repair the same in
uniformity with the east half
| The old Kemp homestead on Canal street
has been taken down aud removed.
There were nine admissions TO church
membership at the Congregational church
last Sunday-siI by profession and baptism
and three by letter, and two children were
baptized